Calvin Johnson, A.J. Green: Friends and adversaries

5:18 PM,
Oct. 19, 2013

Calvin Johnson has played a role in A.J. Green's development.

Written by

Joe Reedy

When the Bengals drafted A.J. Green two years ago, many hoped that he would rise to the level of elite receivers like Calvin Johnson. What many didn't expect is that Johnson would help in Green's development.

The two started working out during the lockout and have been close friends since. Because they are not in the same conference, Sunday's game at Ford Field is one of the rare chances outside the Pro Bowl where they are on opposing sidelines.

While most of the attention is on them, neither is getting caught up in the match-up's fanfare. ...